Satawu justifies violence by security workers

The South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union, Satawu, has justified the violence by its striking members, saying it comes with the territory. City Press quotes Satawu general secretary Randall Howard as saying although the union does not condone violence, the environment within which security workers find themselves has in some cases made them vent their frustrations violently. He says violence does not justify anything, but it must be recognised that the frustrations of workers who work in a criminal environment, when they do go out on strike, will find expression in the manner it has been seen.